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435th SFS remember fallen Airmen

435th SFS remember fallen Airmen

by Senior Airman Katherine Holt
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Most of them had never met him. They never worked with him or knew
details about his life. All they knew was his name and that he
sacrificed his life for his country.

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Acquisitions NCO appointed  as career field’s first CSM

Acquisitions NCO appointed as career field’s first CSM

by Rachel Clark
409th Contracting Support Brigade

For the first time in Army history, the military contracting profession
appointed its first command sergeant major during a formal appointment
ceremony

Oct. 6 at Armstrong

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News

Tax Center needs volunteers  for upcoming tax season

Tax Center needs volunteers for upcoming tax season

by Capt. S. Daniel Colton
86th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate Office

The 2011 tax season is almost here and the Ramstein Tax Center team needs help.

The tax center is looking for volunteers who have a desire to assist others in preparing their taxes.

October 21, 2011 ×

Blotter

KMC Blotter

OCT. 11 9:50 a.m.: Vandalism was done to government property at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center where “Sk8 for Life” and “Killa Cam” were spray painted on the air handler unit door and walls. 12:24 p.m.: A motor vehicle theft and damage was reported in Kaiserslautern. OCT. 12 1:50 p.m.: […]

October 21, 2011 ×

News

USO salutes 12 outstanding service members

by Senior Airman Katherine Holt
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 19th annual United Service Organizations Europe Service Salute was held Oct. 14 on Ramstein.

October 21, 2011 ×

Commentary

Leadership lessons from youth football

by Col. Mike Monson
86th Mission Support Group commander

“Hit someone, anyone,” yelled the enthusiastic youth football coach from the sidelines. On a sunny Saturday afternoon in September, the coaches on both sidelines screamed all kinds of “advice” to their players. “Hurry up,” “Line up,” and, my favorite, “Block someone,” rang loud across the field. Amidst all the excitement, […]

October 21, 2011 ×

News

Northern Challenge offers unique training experience

Northern Challenge offers unique training experience

Story and photos by Sgt. Frank Sanchez III
21st TSC Public Affairs

The ongoing battle against the threat of improvised explosive devices
was the focus for Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command

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603rd opens doors to new AOC

603rd opens doors to new AOC

By 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

After nearly three years of construction, the 603rd Air and Space
Operations Center team held a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 7 for its new
state-of-the-art facility.

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News

Women’s health: A case for preconception care

by Sabriya Dennis
U.S. Army Public Health Command

Women

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News

Coping with deployment separation

by James W. Cartwright
U.S. Army Public Health Command

Separation from a loved one who is deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan can
be an emotionally difficult time for all family members. The emotions
can vary from low energy levels, feelings of sadness, anger, excitement,
restlessness, tension, frustration, resentment and depression.
Additionally, there are many challenges for military families to
overcome during deployments. It is important to recognize and understand
these challenges in order to effectively cope with the separation
during deployment.

October 14, 2011 ×